How to spot and avoid identity theft [Video]

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Scammers are after one thing when stealing your identity: your money.

Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana CEO Chris Babin said thieves steal your money or your identity to steal your money later.

“A lot of times they’re doing all this for money,” Babin said. “Every time it’s for money.”

To spot identity theft, check your bank statements and credit reports regularly.

Home Bank Senior Vice President Chris Gondran advises you to switch to electronic statements to always have access to your bank charges because paper statements come every 30 days.

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“First and foremost, they’ll be able to detect fraud a lot faster, and they can take action on it that way,” Gondran said. “It can prevent additional fraud from happening on your account.”

Thieves will stop at nothing to get their hands on your paper bank statements.

“We’ve known about bad actors actually doing …